Bonedog

/ˈboʊndɔɡ/ noun

Definition

A dog that digs up or carries bones, or a lean, thin dog.

Etymology

From 'bone' + 'dog,' a descriptive compound reflecting observable dog behavior or physical appearance.

Kelly Says

The term 'bonedog' appears in old hunting literature to describe scavenger dogs—these lean, nimble animals were valued because they'd hunt down small game and clean up carcasses, making them economically useful on farms.

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